Read Paragraph 7 from the article. It's also why I'm proud to support an effort to bring clean cookstoves and fuels to millions of people in developing countries.

Why does the author state his support of the clean-cookstove effort in the middle of the article?

The author uses the first half of the article to establish his credibility before he states his support of the clean-cookstove effort.

The author’s stance is unpopular, so he provides evidence for his claim before stating his personal support.

The author explains the issue before he discusses a solution because the audience is likely not familiar with cookstoves and their negative effects.

The author describes the details and logistics of the clean-cookstove effort before he states his support.